Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Editor-in-Chief James Zahn joined The List to talk about the evolution of Wham-O, from hula hoops to frisbees and more. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the season, be sure to check out The Toy Insider’s Spring and Summer Gift Guide.


CLASSIC WHAM-O FRISBEE

This classic game of catch will give you all the nostalgic feels this summer with a retro edition of Frisbee that measures 9 inches in diameter and 141 gram weight.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $13.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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CLASSIC WHAM-O SLIP ‘N SLIDE

The Slip ‘N Slide is the original backyard water slide, and this classic edition looks just like the original. Kids can enjoy retro-style fun in the sun with this 19-foot water slide.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $29.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

CLASSIC WHAM-O SUPERBALL

This Superball is packed with 50,000 pounds of compressed energy that gives it the ability to bounce higher than any other ball. The look, feel, and bounce you remember from the ‘60s makes this a nostalgic staple.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $4.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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CLASSIC WHAM-O HACKY SACK

Get retro this summer with this classic Wham-O toy! The Hacky Sack is an original two-panel model in yellow and blue.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $5.95
  • Age:
  • 5+

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About the author

Bill Reese

Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.

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